Question:

The increasing order of relative stabilities of the carbocations is given below: This can be explained on the basis of

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • electromeric effect of the methyl groups.
  • hyperconjugation effect of the methyl groups
  • -I effect of the methyl groups
  • none of these.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged carbon atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and hence, greater is the stability of carbocations.
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